Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital with 'potentially life-changing injuries' after collision in East Sussex village

A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital with 'potentially life-changing injuries' after a serious collision in a village near Uckfield last night (Saturday, March 26).
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London Road, in Ringles Cross, was closed due to a road traffic collision, involving a car and a motorbike, around 7.15pm.

Pictures from the scene show that at least two police vehicles responded.

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Sussex Police said the road was closed for four hours while emergency services attended the scene.

At least two police vehicles responded to the incident in Ringles Cross. Photo: Dan JessupAt least two police vehicles responded to the incident in Ringles Cross. Photo: Dan Jessup
At least two police vehicles responded to the incident in Ringles Cross. Photo: Dan Jessup

A spokesperson added: "A motorcyclist was taken to hospital by air ambulance with potentially life-changing injuries.

"Any witnesses to the collision or who has dash cam footage is asked to report it to police by emailing [email protected] or call 101 quoting serial number 1156 of 26/03."

This was the first of two serious collisions in East Sussex on Saturday.

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A 54-year-old motorcyclist sadly died after a collision with a car in Pound Hill, Framfield, shortly after 12pm. Click here to read more

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